Renewable energy system cost recovery
WAC 458-20-273 Renewable energy system cost recovery explains the renewable energy incentive program created by the enabling statutes found at RCW 82.16.110 through 82.16.130. Senate Bill 5526 (Chapter 179, Laws of 2011) amended RCW 82.16.110 through RCW 82.16.120 adding solar stirling converters manufactured in Washington to the list of qualified renewable energy devices or components. This rule-making effort was to recognize these statutory changes and to address and clarify other issues that have been identified during the Department's administration of this program.

458-20-273

07/27/12

Renewable Energy System Cost Recovery

WAC 458-20-273 (Rule 273) explains the cost recovery incentive program for renewable energy systems. Rule 273 is amended to provide appeal rights to a determination by the Department of Revenue regarding a: (1) revocation or denial of approval to certify a renewable energy system for eligibility in the incentive payment program or (2) revocation or denial of approval to certify a module, inverter, or blade as manufactured in Washington state for purposes of increased factors in calculating the amount of incentive payments. There are no changes from the previous emergency rule filed April 5, 2012 under WRS 12-09-002.

458-20-273

04/05/12

WAC 458-20-273 Renewable Energy System Cost Recovery

WAC 458-20-273 (Rule 273) explains the cost recovery incentive program for renewable energy systems. Rule 273 is amended to provide appeal rights to a determination by the Department of Revenue regarding a: (1) revocation or denial of approval to certify a renewable energy system for eligibility in the incentive payment program or (2) revocation or denial of approval to certify a module, inverter, or blade as manufactured in Washington state for purposes of increased factors in calculating the amount of incentive payments. There are no changes from the previous emergency rule filed August 12, 2011 under WRS 11-17-053.

458-20-273

12/09/11

WAC 458-20-273 (Rule 273) explains the cost recovery incentive program for renewable energy systems. Rule 273 is amended to provide appeal rights to a determination by the Department of Revenue regarding a: (1) revocation or denial of approval to certify a renewable energy system for eligibility in the incentive payment program or (2) revocation or denial of approval to certify a module, inverter, or blade as manufactured in Washington state for purposes of increased factors in calculating the amount of incentive payments. There are no changes from the previous emergency rule filed August 12, 2011 under WRS 11-17-053.

458-20-273

08/12/11

Renewable Energy System Cost Recovery WAC 458-20-273 (Rule 273) explains the cost recovery incentive program for renewable energy systems. Rule 273 is amended to provide appeal rights to a determination by the Department of Revenue regarding a: (1) revocation or denial of approval to certify a renewable energy system for eligibility in the incentive payment program or (2) revocation or denial of approval to certify a module, inverter, or blade as manufactured in Washington state for purposes of increased factors in calculating the amount of incentive payments.

458-20-273

08/05/10

Renewable Energy System Cost Recovery. WAC 458-20-273 (Rule 273) explains the cost recovery incentive program for renewable energy systems. The Department has amended Rule 273 to recognize ESSB 6170 (chapter 469, Laws of 2009) and ESSB 6658 (chapter 202, Laws of 2010). The legislation: (1) increases the annual payment limitations to customers, (2) increases the limitations on incentive payments made by participating light and power businesses, (3) changes the formula used to determine payment amounts based on “economic development kilowatt-hours,” (4) extends the incentive program to community solar projects, (5) creates three types of community solar projects, (6) sets limitations on total payments for community solar projects and (7) sets capacity generating restrictions on systems in community solar projects.

Renewable Energy System Cost Recovery Incentive and Condominiums. This ETA addresses how a condominium unit owner can meet the unity of ownership requirement under WAC 458-20-273 to qualify for the renewable energy system cost recovery program set forth in RCW 82.16.110 to .130.

RULE 273; RCW 82.16.120: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM INVESTMENT COST RECOVERY INCENTIVE – ELIGIBILITY. A special purpose entity that leases the roof space of a customer of a light and power company, installs its renewable energy system on the roof, and sells the energy produced by the system to the roof owner, does not qualify for a renewable energy system cost recovery incentive under RCW 82.16.120 and WAC 458-20-273.

34 WTD 175

14-0305

03/27/2015

Under RCW 82.32.030, RCW 82.04.140, and RCW 82.04.150, are CSPs, which obtain incentive payments under RCW 82.16.110(2)(a)(i), engaged in business, and therefore, required to register with the Department?